The myth: women love surprises
The truth: they love anticipation even more. Letting her know about the weekend getaway gives her something to look forward to. Planning a birthday celebration, for instance, won’t ruin the moment. “Forethought shows it’s important to you,” says Laurie Puhn, a couples mediator and the author of Fight Less, Love More. “Women are always looking to see what’s important to you.”
You can retain an element of surprise by releasing a few hints (women also love to prepare). If, on the other hand, she thinks you’ve planned nothing, it will take a mind-blowing level of surprise to offset her slow-building disappointment. “You can let her wonder,” says Puhn. “Or you can let her know everything and she’ll just be happy in advance.”
Sep 12, 2012
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This is what I hate most about surprises... don't tell me about it, because then I worry, overthink it and end up less impressed with the actual surprise. Just surprise me! I'll know that you've thought about it for ages and that you put the effort in.
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